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It’s the holiday season here in Oklahoma and we love Christmas and the holidays! Our friends and family members deserve our care and holiday kindness, but so does everyone whom we meet in our lives. As we start to focus on being a ‘Good Giver’ instead of a ‘Taker’, we find more opportunities to enhance our lives and the lives of others around us by living the Christmas spirit and spreading holiday kindness.

Let’s all try to focus on ‘kindness’ this holiday season and then see if we can make this a 2019 resolution to carry us through the new year!

The holidays are more than candy canes, good deeds, a special time of the year, and eggnog.

Why is ‘kindness’ important?

According to research gathered by the non-profit Random Acts of Kindness organization, kindness increases our energy, happiness, and lifespan — and decreases our pain, depression, and stress. But we don’t need science to tell us what we already know: When we go about our days actively seeking opportunities to do little things for others, it makes us feel great.

Here are 10 ways you can leave a trail of warm-and-fuzzy feelings in your wake this holiday season.

Give the gift of a compliment. Make it specific and authentic. Love the shoes of the person in front of you in line at the post office? Don’t hold that thought captive in your head — share it and make that person’s day!

Return stranded grocery carts to the parking lot corral. People will notice — and might be inspired to copy your kindness. And even if they don’t notice, you’ve hopefully prevented someone’s car from getting dinged!

Bring back the lost art of courtesy. Hold the door, be the last one off the elevator and let someone with fewer items get in line before you at the convenience store. Spend time looking for opportunities to be courteous.

Pen a handwritten note to someone. In a time when Americans will send upwards of 781 billion text messages each month, according to statisticbrain.com, old-fashioned handwritten notes carry more meaning than ever.

Greet people by name in a genuine way — at the gym, at work, at the community center and anywhere you encounter people you know on a first-name basis. The Washington Post reports that using a person’s name is the ”fastest and most reliable way of building rapport.“

Give up your parking spot. Yes, the parking lot is packed and you’ve been circling around for 5 minutes. But just think how good you’ll feel letting someone else take the spot.

Tip big — maybe not as big as the man who recently gave a Chicago waitress $11,000, but even an extra dollar or two beyond the standard 15–20 percent is sure to make your server feel appreciated.

Make a donation. Regardless of the size of the gift, generosity ”lights up the same part of your brain that responds to food,“ according to a 2016 report from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Not feeling that flush with cash? Volunteer your time!

Spring for treats. Whether it’s a tray of chai lattes for your book club or an ice- cold bottle of water for your mail carrier on a hot day, you’ll be delivering a big-time day brightener.

Smile. Not only will you provide a warm connection point for another human being, but you’ll also be giving your brain a feel-good boost. The mere act of showing off your pearly whites activates neural messaging in your brain, reports Psychology Today — and that boosts your health and happiness.

Can you think of more ways to create kindness in our world? It really costs us nothing to share an attitude of kindness and the rewards for ourselves and our world will be more fruitful than you can imagine! Let’s all work on making Grace Pointe Living the epicenter of holiday kindness this Christmas season!

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Exceptional Active Adult Living is now available in Oklahoma! Our premier communities for those who desire the best in modern active adult living are taking reservations now! Laurel Springs Retirement, Grace Pointe Living, and The Chateaux at Mon Abri are open and offering tours of the best homes and senior lifestyle in Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the attention to quality, lifestyle, and amenities when you make the move to one of our quality active adult living communities! Contact Us Today!

Did you read about the study on South American tribes and the result of diet on lifelong blood pressure issues?

We all know that living the good life at Grace Pointe Living is the way to spend your best years. Whether you are retiring or just want to make a downsizing move into a quality 55+ community, you’ll want to enjoy your best years while having them be healthy years.

Here’s a very interesting excerpt to a study at John Hopkins that might interest you if you are concerned about your blood pressure and the effect on your life.

In the U.S. and most other countries, blood pressure rises with age, beginning early in life. Results of this study support the idea that the tendency in Westernized societies for blood pressure to rise with age is not a natural part of aging but could result from a cumulative effect of exposure to Western diet and lifestyle.

The findings appear November 14 in the journal JAMA Cardiology.

“The idea that rising blood pressure is a result of aging is a widely held belief in cardiology, but our findings add to evidence that rising blood pressure may be an avoidable consequence of Western diet and lifestyle rather than aging itself,” says Noel Mueller, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of epidemiology at the Bloomberg School and member of the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research.

For their study, the researchers took blood pressure measurements from 72 Yanomami aged one to 60, and found no trend towards higher or lower readings as the participants aged. The researchers also measured blood pressure in 83 members of the nearby Yekwana tribe, which is more exposed to Western influences including dietary — and here they found a clear trend towards higher pressure with advancing age.

The Yanomami live as hunter-gatherers and gardeners in a remote rainforest region of northern Brazil and southern Venezuela. Their diet is low in fat and salt and high in fruits and fiber. Studies of adult Yanomami since the 1980s have shown that atherosclerosis and obesity are virtually unknown among them and that they have extraordinarily low blood pressure on average, with no apparent increase as they age.

The new study reveals that this age-stability of blood pressure among the Yanomami starts in early childhood. It is the first to compare the Yanomami to a geographically co-located population — the Yekwana — that has had a different exposure to the Western diet and other Western lifestyle influences.

The researchers, examining members of Yanomami villages in southern Venezuela, found that their blood pressure measurements averaged 95 (mm Hg) systolic over 63 diastolic. (In U.S. adults, the average systolic is 122 and diastolic 71.) This low figure among the Yanomami is consistent with prior studies in Yanomami adults, but the researchers measured roughly the same blood pressure among Yanomami children as well. In fact, the data suggest that blood pressure in this population remains close to the same low level from age one at least through age 60, with no trend towards an increase or decrease.

In contrast to the Yanomami, the Yekwana have been exposed to some aspects of Western lifestyle and diet, including processed foods, through interaction and trade with the industrialized world. While blood pressure readings at the youngest ages were virtually the same as those for their Yanomami peers, there was a statistically clear trend towards rising levels with advancing age — roughly 0.25 mm Hg per year — such that the Yekwana had levels averaging 5.8 mm Hg higher by age 10, and 15.9 mm Hg higher by age 50.

“This age-related rise in blood pressure begins in early childhood — which suggests that early childhood may be a ‘window of opportunity’ for lifestyle interventions to prevent later rises in blood pressure,” Mueller says.

To put these findings in context, in the U.S. systolic blood pressure rises by about 1.5 mm Hg and 1.9 mm Hg per year among boys and girls, respectively, and 0.6 mm Hg per year among adults.

Make sure to utilize the physical exercise equipment we provide to you here at Grace Pointe. Understand that engaging with your neighbors here at Grace Pointe and participating in our social activities will help you maintain optimum physical and emotional health. Contact our staff and discuss your needs and our solutions!

Exceptional Active Adult Living is now available in Oklahoma! Our premier communities for those who desire the best in modern active adult living are taking reservations now! Laurel Springs Retirement, Grace Pointe Living, and The Chateaux at Mon Abri are open and offering tours of the best homes and senior lifestyle in Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the attention to quality, lifestyle, and amenities when you make the move to one of our quality active adult living communities! Contact Us Today!

Active Adult Living in Oklahoma | Grace Pointe Living

If you’re living the active adult lifestyle here at Grace Pointe Living then you’ll love the fun, fellowship and social connections we provide for you! You’ll also want to know that Grace Pointe Living is fully online and available to you via your computer and mobile device.

Baby Boomers make up a large part of our resident lifestyle fans here at Grace Pointe Living. They have shown a remarkable acceptance and use of social media and the ability to use the internet to look for information. Although most of us and surely most Baby Boomers remember having to use card catalogs and paper index files to look for information, yellow pages, newspaper ads, the effect of the internet expanding during Baby Boomer adult lifetimes has fully been incorporated into their daily lives.
Yes, we still love to open a fresh newspaper or magazine with our morning cup of coffee, but sometimes you need to get quick and timely information about events, healthy lifestyle tips, good news and more. Technology makes that possible for us all.

Boomers and Seniors Use Online Technology:
1. Senior Active Adults are Online! They are using search engines and social media to get the information they need. We have a fully developed website and social media outreach program to educate and inform our residents and those who might wish to make Grace Pointe Living their new home.
2. Many Seniors are using technology to plan for their future. There are many financial advisors and service providers who provide calculators and online advice to assist Seniors in planning for retirement and active adult lifestyle options. Here at Grace Pointe Living, we have a ‘How To Transition’ page on our website to help potential new residents get the basic information on the process of moving to Grace Pointe Living. Of course, it’s best to call our office and get the full details and a personal tour!
3. Many Seniors confuse Active Adult Independent Living with Assisted Living or Memory Care. Here at Grace Pointe Living we are a fully developed 55+ Active Adult Living community. If you search online, you’ll see how different we are in providing you private quality homes, amazing lifestyle amenities, and facilities for enjoying the best years of your life.

Some of the Reasons you’ll LOVE Living at Grace Pointe Living:

Amenities

3000 sq. ft. Clubhouse

Meeting room with business capabilities

Fitness Center

Park Benches and Picnic Areas

Sports Lounge

Guest Suites

Outdoor living area with fireplace

Walking trails

Fully stocked fishing ponds

Custom Cabinetry with Granite Countertops

Designer Appliances including Washer & Dryer

Covered Car Port for each resident

2000’ walking trail

Landscaped grounds and irrigation system

Water features including ponds & waterfalls

Theater Room

Grace Pointe Living

Exceptional Active Adult Living is now available in Oklahoma! Our premier communities for those who desire the best in modern active adult living are taking reservations now! Laurel Springs Retirement, Grace Pointe Living, and The Chateaux at Mon Abri are open and offering tours of the best homes and senior lifestyle in Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the attention to quality, lifestyle, and amenities when you make the move to one of our quality active adult living communities! Contact Us Today!

Life at Grace Pointe Living is Amazing!
Enjoying the Fall Holidays is even better when you incorporate healthy foods into your holiday meal plans!

You might find that fall flavors and smells pack a lot of comforts, calling up memories of mom’s baking, trips to the pumpkin patch, or holiday meals shared with family. If you’re entertaining at Grace Pointe Living this Autumn holiday season, why not incorporate some foods into your menu that actually help to boost emotional moods and your outlook on life?

The nutrients in these five fall foods can deliver a solid boost to your mood.

1. Acorn Squash – There are several health benefits to acorn squash and other squashes in general. Acorn squash is one of the most nutrient-dense squash varieties and contains higher amounts of antioxidants.

An acorn squash contains magnesium, which is an important nutrient for helping with depression and anxiety. If you’re going to eat a vegetable, why not consume one that can positively affect your good mood?

2. Apples – Apples can give you physical health benefits along with boosting your emotional outlook on life. Apples have a high phytochemical profile, they are excellent at preventing DNA damage, regulating hormones, and reducing oxidative damage

3. Pumpkin – How could we ever forget putting pumpkin in our Fall seasonal diet? It sure is much more than just carving a jack-o-lantern for Halloween! Pumpkin contains lutein and zeaxanthin — both of these nutrients are excellent at boosting memory recall in both younger and older adults.

Plus, pumpkin seeds are known to help boost your mood, something we can all use this time of the year. They contain the amino acid tryptophan, which we often equate with Thanksgiving turkey.

Including tryptophan in your diet helps your brain produce serotonin, a chemical known to boost your mood and give you an overall content feeling.

4. Turmeric – Food as medicine is not a new concept. We’ve been using various ingredients in recipes for centuries to help cure many ailments.

Because of its known healing properties, turmeric is considered a wonder spice for so many health conditions including decreasing the symptoms of depression.

Turmeric is great on sweet potatoes, rice, mashed potatoes and just as an overall seasoning. Great health benefits eating this one!

5. Cinnamon – It wouldn’t be Fall if there wasn’t some cinnamon in the air! The smell of cinnamon can change you from a blue funk into a holiday happy place!
Adding this mood-boosting spice to any food or beverage may help stimulate your brain. It also helps regulate blood sugar, which contributes to an overall steady mood.

Cinnamon adds warmth to the flavor in teas, cider, oatmeal, loaves of bread, baked fruit and veggies, and more.

Do you have any favorites in your cupboard that make the Fall holidays special? What’s your favorite ‘mood food’? Enjoy the holidays and keep your friends and family close…it’s the best way to live a life for LIVING!

Grace Pointe Living

Exceptional Active Adult Living is now available in Oklahoma! Our premier communities for those who desire the best in modern active adult living are taking reservations now! Laurel Springs Retirement, Grace Pointe Living, and The Chateaux at Mon Abri are open and offering tours of the best homes and senior lifestyle in Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the attention to quality, lifestyle, and amenities when you make the move to one of our quality active adult living communities! Contact Us Today!

Today, it’s doubtful that even Whistler’s Mother could be sedentary and happy just rocking away in a rocking chair. Today, Seniors are more aptly described at Active Adults and enjoy Active Adult Living!

Active Adult Living in the 405 | Grace Pointe Living

When Nike said, “Just Do It”, it seems that many Seniors have taken that advice to heart!

Face it. You may be 55+, you may even be retired, but you’re not one to rest on your laurels of a life well lived. You want physical and mental stimulation. You want to be involved with your community and enjoy the fellowship and community life with like-minded active Seniors! That’s what we are all about at Grace Pointe!

Of course, you’ll still juggle the myriad of family commitments, keeping up with cell phone texts and messages from family and friends, celebrating friends and family birthdays, holidays and more. You also want time for YOUR self-development and progress.

“Studies have shown that people, who stay connected and feel needed, who are personally fulfilled, stand a better chance of leading a long and healthy life.”

The current generation of older people will need more than mall walks, board, games and computer skills. Tai Chi and massage therapy may not be enough. Think exercise themed cruises, gym memberships, walking and running clubs, community college classes and lots of dancing.

Think, “Rejuvenation, Rejoicing, and Renewal”

At Grace Pointe, we appreciate the focus that the new 55+ Active Adult and Senior generation has on their future and happiness. We are here to accommodate your desires to have the best ‘sunrise years’ experience available in the Oklahoma Active Adult Living community! Let’s connect and explore the opportunities!

Grace Pointe Living

Exceptional Active Adult Living is now available in Oklahoma! Our premier communities for those who desire the best in modern active adult living are taking reservations now! Laurel Springs Retirement, Grace Pointe Living, and The Chateaux at Mon Abri are open and offering tours of the best homes and senior lifestyle in Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the attention to quality, lifestyle, and amenities when you make the move to one of our quality active adult living communities! Contact Us Today!

Oklahoma Active Adult Living at Grace Pointe Living

We offer you the ability to enjoy new friends and lifestyle amenities that you won’t find in tiny, apartment-style retirement lifestyle choices.
Our homes are spacious and modern, built by Ron Walters Homes. You’ll have privacy, but still, have the fellowship of neighbors and new friends. It’s always a great day at Grace Pointe Living and designed for your lifestyle!

Our social activities, sports lounge clubhouse, field trips and concerts bring new life into YOUR LIFE.

If you are wanting to maintain your independence and freedom, your ability to live in a private quality home and the atmosphere and community of a friendly active adult living center, then you’ll want to look into moving to our exceptional Grace Pointe Living community.Come by and visit us during the week or feel free to call LaWanda for tours and information soon!
We look forward to showing you want Active Adult Living in Oklahoma is all about!

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Oklahoma’s Top Choice in Active Adult Living and Retirement

Grace Pointe Living

Exceptional Active Adult Living is now available in Oklahoma! Our premier communities for those who desire the best in modern active adult living are taking reservations now! Laurel Springs Retirement, Grace Pointe Living, and The Chateaux at Mon Abri are open and offering tours of the best homes and senior lifestyle in Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the attention to quality, lifestyle, and amenities when you make the move to one of our quality active adult living communities! Contact Us Today!

Staying Cool As An Active Adult in Oklahoma

Getting older has many benefits and it also has some drawbacks, just like many things in life.

Living in a hot climate definitely presents challenges to Seniors. Let’s remember that older active adults need to focus on issues of getting too hot, overheated and possible heat stroke!
As we get older, our bodies don’t adjust to the extreme climate and temperature changes as when we were younger. Seniors who are active adults also find themselves dehydrated as their default body state in many instances.
Did you know that 40% of the heat-induced injuries and heat stroke conditions were happening to people who are OVER 65?

Prescription medications can also take their toll on your ability to tolerate heat and high outdoor temperatures.
Thank goodness for Willis Carrier and his invention of modern air conditioning, right?Here are 5 basic tips to help our Seniors survive Summer in good style!

Take cool showers, particularly midday if you feel the heat getting you down.

Enjoy the outdoors, but do it in air-conditioned environments like recreation centers, a senior center, the library, a fine local coffee shop or shopping at the local mall. Our community also offers a great air-conditioned clubhouse for you to enjoy.

Sitting on the front porch and needing a quick cool down? Soak a washcloth with cold water and place it around the back of your neck. (That’s an old Boy Scout trick!)

Do you love good food? Great, but focus on eating lighter. Try cold tuna or chicken salad, spinach salad, cold soups (they are delicious) and iced tea and iced coffee.

Speaking of coffee, drink LOTS of cool water during the day. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty. Remember, many seniors go through the day dehydrated and don’t even realize they are needing fluids.

Living here at Grace Pointe Living you don’t need to worry about being cool and comfortable indoors at your Ron Walters home, because your home is maintenance free and we have excellent air conditioning systems!

Grace Pointe Living

Exceptional Active Adult Living is now available in Oklahoma! Our premier communities for those who desire the best in modern active adult living are taking reservations now! Laurel Springs Retirement, Grace Pointe Living, and The Chateaux at Mon Abri are open and offering tours of the best homes and senior lifestyle in Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the attention to quality, lifestyle, and amenities when you make the move to one of our quality active adult living communities! Contact Us Today!

Making Your Food Taste Better and Your Health Improved

Who loves spicy foods? Have you ever lamented the bland taste of some foods in cafeterias, hospitals and retirement facilities? Don’t put up with it. Spice up your food for taste and most importantly for good health when you follow these health tips!

We all know that spices and herbs have been used throughout history to make food taste better, preserve food (a necessity before modern refrigeration) and of course for health benefits and healing. Did you know that if you choose wisely you can assist your natural body functions and immune system to help keep your body and mindset in top gear when you reach the age of being ‘retired’?

Yes, herbs and spices can provide benefits in the taste of food, but there are actual curative properties to many spices and herbs. Many scientists are agreeing that food and spices have a good effect on human health. The antimicrobial and antitumorigenic properties of these antioxidant foods and spices make incorporating them into your daily diet a good idea.

What are some of the top picks in choosing a health-enhancing spice for your daily and weekly meal plan?

Garlic with Allicin

Garlic is a strong antibacterial agent and has been shown to speed up DNA repair, kill cancer cells. Garlic has also been studied for its sulfur-containing compounds, which have been found to be abundant in phytochemicals and flavonoids – both powerful anti-cancer substances.

Concerned about skin cancer? A study done at the Amala Cancer Research Centre in India showed that garlic extract inhibited two-stage chemical carcinogenesis on the skin of mice. These results indicate garlic has the potential as an anti-cancer agent as well as an anti-tumor promoter.

Turmeric with Curcumin

Turmeric can be purchased fresh, in its root form (we’ve seen it available at Sprouts and Whole Foods in fresh root form), or dried and powdered. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which studies have shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties and is widely believed to promote optimal liver function.

Turmeric powder can be used on eggs, added to soups and sauces, or rubbed on vegetables or chicken. Chicken Curry is a flavorful dish that includes plenty of this bright yellow spice.

Hot Peppers with Capsaicin

A powerful spice, the hotter the more effective the beneficial effect. A powerful antioxidant called capsaicin can be found in cayenne pepper and other hot peppers including habanero, chipotle, jalapeno, Anaheim, ancho, and Scotch bonnet peppers. Capsaicin has been shown in several laboratory studies to be toxic to cancer cells.

Oregano with Carvacrol

The popular Italian spice oregano is extremely antimicrobial, high in antioxidants, and has been shown to be a powerful parasite fighter as well as a cancer inhibitor. Ounce per ounce, fresh oregano has been shown in a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to have higher antioxidants than fruits and vegetables. If you grow it in a flower pot or your herb garden, just pinch some off and eat it. It’s good medicine!

Remember that Turmeric, cayenne, garlic, and oregano are all highly toxic to cancer cells, and each one is super easy to add to your daily meals.

Enjoy the great clubhouse and exercise equipment available for your use here at Grace Pointe Living, but make sure to incorporate good food and nutritionally effective spices and herbs to enhance your longevity and retirement life with us!

Exceptional Active Adult Living is now available in Oklahoma! Our premier communities for those who desire the best in modern active adult living are taking reservations now! Laurel Springs Retirement, Grace Pointe Living, and The Chateaux at Mon Abri are open and offering tours of the best homes and senior lifestyle in Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the attention to quality, lifestyle, and amenities when you make the move to one of our quality active adult living communities! Contact Us Today!

Did you make it out to Grace Pointe Living last week?

Wonder what you missed? Wonder what all the excitement is about Active Adult Living? Active Adult Living is a welcome addition to Oklahoma retirees! No cramped apartments, cloistered living, it’s all open concept and quality built homes by Ron Walters!

Did you possibly have missed out ‘Morning Coffee’?

Did your tummy not grumble if you missed our Food Truck Friday?

Surely you stuck around after the Food Truck Friday frenzy and watched the free movie?

You do know that we always have a welcome mat out for anyone interested in superb Active Adult Living, don’t you?

Surely you like playing games with a friend and stretching those muscles of yours in our Pilates classes?

Sounds like you might have missed some fun this week…maybe you should come by next week and learn about the fun, fellowship and amenities of living at Oklahoma’s premier Active Adult Living Community

GRACE POINTE ACTIVE ADULT LIVING!

Discover a community of active, friendly and independent residents ages 55+!

Residents of Grace Pointe Living enjoy the convenience of no yard or home maintenance giving them more time for the activities they love!

It’s a blast living at Grace Pointe Living!

Contact Beth Rutherford, our home leasing specialist and learn all about the advantages of living here.

Give us a call or shoot us an email

Phone: (405) 703-0999
Email: beth@gracepointeliving.com

We look forward to helping you join the Grace Pointe Community in Moore where you can feel inspired every day!

Grace Pointe Living is the Best in Active Adult Living!

Exceptional Active Adult Living is now available in Oklahoma! Our premier communities for those who desire the best in modern active adult living are taking reservations now! Laurel Springs Retirement, Grace Pointe Living, and The Chateaux at Mon Abri are open and offering tours of the best homes and senior lifestyle in Oklahoma. You’ll appreciate the attention to quality, lifestyle, and amenities when you make the move to one of our quality active adult living communities! Contact Us Today!

Grace Pointe Living | Oklahoma Senior Living Update

Touring some of the great Senior Independent Living facilities in the OKC Metro area for clients and I have found one of the most impressive Senior Independent Living spots!

Grace Pointe Living is a top-notch community in South Oklahoma City and the Moore Oklahoma area. The details about Grace Pointe can be found here and the website for Grace Pointe will show you how amazing this community for 55+ Seniors is.

Some Quick Points about Grace Pointe Living:

This is a Ron Walters Innovation that is composed of quality constructed housing, a clubhouse, and amenities that will please anyone who desires to get rid of the overhead of being in a single family home and moving to a community of friends and fun.

Security is a top priority for Grace Pointe. Gated security, Individual Burglar Alarms, Covered Car Ports, Extensive Exterior Lighting, and more make for a happy and secure home for the residents.

Large 3000 square foot clubhouse

Fitness Center

Park Benches and Picnic Areas

Sports Lounge

Walking Trails

Fully Stocked Fishing Ponds

Water Features including Parks and Waterfalls

I was very impressed with this place! I’ve since come to know many of the staff and residents and I have been helping Seniors sell their single-family homes in order to make the move into Grace Pointe Living. It’s a great place and my clients who have moved here, really love it.

Grace Pointe Living in Oklahoma City

Interested in making the move to Grace Pointe Living?

Contact them and they will help you schedule a tour of this fabulous Senior Independent Living facility.